Emaj7 chord with E Ionian scale

Pairing the Emaj7 chord (Major 7) with the E Ionian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Emaj7 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 5 7. A major triad with a major 7th. A soft, dreamy tonic chord — the signature sound of jazz and bossa nova.

E Ionian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Classification: functional-tonal.

Fretboard voicings for Emaj7

Curated Emaj7 shapes that sit naturally inside the E Ionian scale.

XXO1735123
Emaj7 — Drop 2, root on 6th string, frets 0–3
XX1753678910
Emaj7 — Drop 2, root on 5th string, frets 6–10
XX157312345
Emaj7 — Drop 2, root on 4th string, frets 1–5

Other scales for Emaj7

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

Related pages